The Indian Contract Act, 1872

The Indian Contract Act, 1872

This edition of The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act 9 of 1872), updated with amendments introduced by The Mediation Act, 2023 (No. 32 of 2023, dated 15-9-2023), provides the complete statutory framework governing the law of contracts in India.

Published as a bare act with short comments, this edition reproduces the precise legislative text while also offering concise explanatory notes to aid understanding, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and practical utility for examination preparation, academic study, and professional reference. The Act defines and regulates contractual relations, enforceability of agreements, performance, breach, and remedies, making it the cornerstone of commercial and civil law in India.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Law students and academicians studying the principles of contract law
• Practicing advocates handling contractual disputes and commercial litigation
• Corporate legal professionals and compliance officers managing business agreements
• Researchers and policymakers analyzing the evolution of contract law in India

By combining the statutory provisions with brief explanatory notes, this edition ensures legislative authenticity along with ease of comprehension, making it indispensable for academic research, exam preparation, and professional practice in contract law.